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    頑張ろう (ganbarou) - Let's do our best!

    Grammar & Usage

    verb (volitional form)
    neutral to casual

    How it works

    頑張ろう (ganbarou) is the volitional form of the verb 頑張る (ganbaru), meaning 'to do one's best,' 'to persevere,' or 'to hang in there.' The volitional form (〜よう or 〜おう) expresses an invitation, a suggestion, or a personal intention to do something. In this case, it's a collective suggestion 'Let's do our best' or a strong personal resolve 'I will do my best!'

    Sample sentences

    試験、頑張ろうね！

    Let's do our best for the exam, okay!

    最後まで諦めずに、みんなで頑張ろう！

    Let's not give up until the very end and all do our best!

    今日はプレゼンだ。よし、頑張ろう！

    Today is the presentation. All right, I'll do my best!

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often used as an encouraging cheer to oneself or others, implying a shared effort or determination. Can also be a personal declaration of intent.
    conjugation:五段動詞 (godan doushi - Type I verb). The stem is 頑張 (ganba-) and the volitional ending is -ろう (-rou).

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    試験、頑張ろうね！

    Let's do our best for the exam, okay!

    最後まで諦めずに、みんなで頑張ろう！

    Let's not give up until the very end and all do our best!

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